Occupation: Tree Farmer

Occupational Background: Lt. Colonel (Ret.) U.S. Army; Financial Services Advisor

Educational Background: B.S. Business Administration, Culver-Stockton College; M.S. Systems Management, University of Southern California; Master Woodland Manager, OSU Extension

Prior Governmental Experience: Bonney Lake Planning Commission

Civic Involvement: Lions Club, Rotary, Lane County Small Woodlands, Oregon Tree Farm System, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars

QUALITY EDUCATION

Our children deserve a quality education. As your legislator, Al Pearn will fight for accountability in schools and direct dollars to classroom instruction.

AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE

Al Pearn is committed to cutting high health insurance premiums and prescription drug costs and working for affordable, accessible health care.

MORE JOBS, A STRONGER ECONOMY

Attracting businesses to Oregon, and investment in job training and job creation programs are specific ways Al Pearn believes we can improve the local economies.

LIMITING TAXES AND SPENDING

Al Pearn respects Oregon taxpayers. He will work to limit taxes and government spending. Al has a record of leadership, from his military service to his business career, and can get the job done.

"Al Pearn is better qualified to serve the South Coast in the State Legislature on small business, and senior and health care issues."

Marcy Watson, Co-Owner, Raindance Laundry and Health Care Products, Coos Bay

"When it comes to our State Representative, it's time for a change! We deserve someone who knows the issues and is willing to take a stand. Vote for Al Pearn who represents ALL of us!

Mike and Libby Hughes, Former Coos Bay Schools Administrators

"Al Pearn understands the issues on the coast are different than those facing the rest of Oregon. I know he will work hard to represent coastal issues and bring them to the forefront of the legislature's agenda."

U.S. Senator Gordon Smith

PERSONAL ENDORSEMENT OF ALL THREE SHERIFFS:
Chris Brown
Russ Burger
Andy Jackson

ENDORSED BY:
Representative Alan Brown
Representative Wayne Krieger
Former Florence Mayor Wilbur E. Ternyik
National Federation of Independent Business/Oregon

(This information furnished by Friends of Al Pearn.)